Consumer Fraud and Financial Abuse Unit

Protecting consumer rights for Washington, D.C., seniors

Legal Counsel for the Elderly has a long history of protecting consumer rights for seniors in Washington, D.C., having litigated key predatory lending and real property fraud cases for over two decades.

Direct Services

With the twin goals of protecting clients’ home and their sources of income, the Consumer Fraud and Financial Abuse Unit provides direct representation to LCE clients on a range of issues, including:

Foreclosure defense

Real property fraud

Debt collection defense

General consumer issues

The unit also houses the Real Property Tax Project, which represents clients who are facing real property tax foreclosures.

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PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES

Pro Bono Projects: We have a backlog of 80-100 seniors on our waiting list for a pro bono attorney to prepare wills and/or powers of attorney.Additional pro bono projects may range from non-litigation to litigation.

Systemic Reform Projects: Please agree to lead or assist a systemic reform project that will benefit many elderly, low-income seniors. Projects may include litigation, drafting legislation, research, advising multiple clients on a systemic issue, and/or writing instructional materials for lawyers and clients.See All Pro Bono Opportunities

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